The Berrien County Health Department has updated its guidance for members of the general public who have tested positive or been exposed to COVID-19 following recent changes to recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
It’s been nearly two years of a worldwide pandemic and it’s affected travel. Pure Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz told Michigan News Network optimistic for travel in Michigan for 2022. “I’m feeling very good about this coming
This is the busiest time of year for airports and that’s certainly been true at Michigan airports. People are coming and going for all kinds of reasons, not just for the holidays. And that, according to TSA
As Oxford and other school districts are back in class this week, a bipartisan Michigan House task force is looking at school safety following the Oxford High School shootings. State Representative Pamela Hornberger, a former teacher, is
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is taking applications for its Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Awards. Spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News they’ll give out three scholarships, one for Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties each. “We
The Great Lakes hold about one fifth of the Earth’s fresh water, but a new report indicates they’re getting saltier. Lake Michigan used to sit at a level of one to two milligrams of chloride per liter
The Van Buren County Road Commission is reminding everyone of its snow plowing policies now that southwest Michigan roads are getting covered with snow. It says it’s responsible for maintaining more than 2,600 miles of road in
Lake Michigan College is preparing for its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Week. Set for January 17 through January 21, the celebration this year will include both in-person and virtual events with the theme, “I Have a
The Berrien County Health Department has announced a new COVID-19 vaccine clinic schedule starting this week. Emergency preparedness coordinator Brandon Vallee tells WSJM News the adult clinic for ages 12 and older takes place every Tuesday in
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified Van Buren/Cass District Health Department that the Omicron variant has been identified in a Van Buren County resident. “It was only a matter of time until the
Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Niles will take part in a Polar Plunge next month. The MSP says the Michigan Law Enforcement 2022 Southwest Polar Plunge will be on Saturday February 5th at the
A Stevensville area restaurant owner is facing charges of kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office tells us 50-year-old Raffaele Santaniello of Stevensville is charged with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, six
The man arrested for two Christmas eve fatal shootings in Benton Harbor has been charged with murder. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office tells us 37-year-old Dwand Carter of Benton Harbor is charged with two counts of open
Michigan is reporting 61,235 additional cases of COVID-19 for Thursday through Monday. That’s an average of 12,247 per day across the five days. The state has recorded more than 1,568,000 cases since the pandemic started. It had
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the launch of a $5 million grant program to assist local governments in addressing critical needs in recruiting and training first responders. “First responders are on the front lines of our health
Governor Whitmer today announced an art contest for the 2022 State of the State program cover. The governor challenges Michigan’s K-12 students to come up with a creative design for the 2022 State of the State program cover following the theme “Why do
From the Associated Press — A business school in Detroit will be reopened as Michigan’s first and only historically Black college or university. House bills signed last week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer will facilitate the reopening of
From the Associated Press — More than 100 miles of state-managed trails in the southeastern Upper Peninsula will be groomed as part of an agreement between Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources and the Straits Area Snowmobile Club.
From the Associated Press — Michigan State University now is requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend athletic, music, art and theater events on the East Lansing campus. The university says proof
2021 remained a good year for hunting and fishing in Michigan. Michigan Wildlife Council Chair Nick Buggia tells WSJM News sales of hunting and fishing licenses shot way up in 2020 when the pandemic started. And 2021?
The Michigan Department of Transportation has ended a contest to name some of its plows. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us about one of the most popular submissions. “”There were some great names,” Schirripa said. “The name
From the Associated Press — Schools across Michigan are working to recruit 562 mental and physical health professionals mostly to respond to student needs related to the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said this week that students
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department’s Marine Unit has received an award for its work during a campaign this year to catch drunk boaters. The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded the unit with a certificate of merit
The BirthPlace at Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles Hospital welcomed Southwest Michigan’s first baby of 2022 at 4:12 a.m. on Saturday, January 1. Rio McReynolds and Conner Milliken of Benton Harbor, Michigan are the proud new parents of
Former St. Joseph City Commission Jeff Richards has died. Richards retired from the commission last year after serving the city for 37 years. Former Mayor Mike Garey tells us Richards was a mentor who was a friend
Jackson and Isabelle were the most popular names for babies born in Berrien County hospitals in 2021. Spectrum Health Lakeland has released its annual list. It says the top boys names were Jackson, Daniel, Oliver, Elijah, and
A documentary about Benton Harbor is in the works. Neighbors Organizing Against Racism is working with DG Media on producing “Benton Harbor: The Story, The Pain, The Hope” to focus on the positive things happening in the
This weekend will be another busy one at airports as people flew to and from holiday gatherings and bowl games. Detroit TSA Federal Security Director Steve Lorincz told Michigan News Network the TSA made some changes due
Lake Superior State University has released its latest list of banned words and phrases for the new year. The university’s Peter Szatmary says “Wait, what?” is the number one phrase that needs to be banished forever. He
Michigan’s minimum wage will increase with the new year. Starting January first, the standard goes up by 22 cents, bringing minimum wage to $9.87 per hour. Jennifer Fields with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
